Retirement used to be thought of as a time to slow down, but not anymore. Today’s retirees are globe trotters, adventurers, and social butterflies, embracing their freedom and enjoying life to the fullest. Across Adlington Retirement Living communities, homeowners are living proof that life doesn’t stop when work does. In fact, for many, it’s just beginning.
A home that makes holidays easy
Homeowners Margaret and John moved to The Woodlands in Heaton Mersey in 2022, continuing a lifelong love of travel. Their adventures have spanned Pakistan, India, Alaska, Africa, and the Caribbean.
In retirement, they’ve spent months in Australia and New Zealand, celebrated their golden anniversary in the Caribbean, cruised Portugal’s Douro, and visited Iceland and Norway.
“We love travelling, and the ability to lock up and leave our apartment is a real benefit. We can just go,” says Margaret. “The community here is wonderful.”
Finding community again
Adlington homeowner, Frank, enjoyed exploring the world with his wife, Janet. Their first big trip took them to India and Nepal. “It was amazing. No mobile phones, no internet – just a real adventure,” he recalls. They even encountered Sir Edmund Hillary at the Pushkar camel fair.
They returned multiple times to Nepal and India, and also visited Bhutan, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia, and New Zealand. Sadly in 2022, Janet passed away. Frank shares: “It took a while to adjust to the fact that I was a widower, I felt completely isolated. What I needed was a community.”
Frank found that community at Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme. “Once I moved in, I knew I’d made the right decision. I settled immediately and have made new friends.” Frank has since reignited his passion for travel, returning to both India and Nepal.
Forging friendships through travel
Margaret and Keith, Adlington homeowners at The Spindles in Menston, met Roy and Rita on a Caribbean cruise. “We clicked immediately,” Margaret recalls.
Through Roy and Rita, the couple also met Bob and Ann, with whom they embarked on adventurous flotilla holidays in Croatia and Greece.
Now, all three couples live at Adlington Retirement Living communities. Their shared history continues to enrich their present. “It’s lovely to still see each other,” Margaret says. “We’ve visited them at The Chimes in Cheadle and The Folds in Romiley, and they’ve visited us here at The Spindles. It’s like a holiday reunion, but in everyday life.”
Freedom to explore
Angela and Tim, who also joined The Spindles community, appreciate the practical benefits of retirement living.
“We went away to Croatia for a week with our daughter,” Angela shares. “It was so nice just to pack our things and shut the door, without worrying about mowing the lawn or deadheading the plants. We enjoy the beautiful gardens here – without having to maintain them ourselves.”
With their next trip on the horizon, Angela and Tim are making the most of their new-found flexibility. “The security is great. The team is always here, and we know everything is safe when we’re away.”
Angela says: “We had lunch in the restaurant the day after we got back from Croatia. I’d booked it before we went because I knew we’d have no food in. It’s just so convenient.”
Retirement, redefined
Adlington homeowners are embracing retirement like never before – enjoying the freedom to travel, the security of a safe home, and the joy of a vibrant community. Whether trekking the Himalayas or simply sharing lunch with neighbours, they’re redefining what life after work can look like.
Come and see for yourself
We offer one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments available to buy at locations around the UK. To find out more, join a coffee morning or book a tour, call the friendly sales team on 0800 118 1694 or visit adlington.co.uk to find out more.